Obituary for Mrs. A A Russ at 281 Kentucky Street
Mrs. A A Russ died after a months long illness at 281 Kentucky Street on Tuesday March 27 and was buried Thursday in Oak Hultermetery family lot. Born November 12 1883 in Montpelier Vermont she married Dr A L Russ June 18 1860. They moved across New England to Kansas then Junction City and finally Lawrence. Dr Russ died about ten years ago. Survived by two children Dr W Weydruss and Mrs Gertrude Eddy the Congregational church charter member of the Ladies Literary League and active City Federation worker. She was cherished, cheerful and hopeful despite long illness and frequent confinement.
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Kansas
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Russ
W. Weydruss
Gertrude Eddy
Congregational Church
Ladies Literary League
Selaec
Death of Mrs Cunningham at Son’s Residence
Mrs Kate Cunningham died at her son Tom Clark’s home eight miles south of Lawrence after a lingering illness. She leaves two daughters,Mrs HW Waghorne of New Hampshire Street and Mrs Servis of Linwood, and three sons, Sam, Fraile, and Tom. Funeral at 2 PM Sunday at the Seventh Day Methodist Church conducted by Rev Fatson. interment in Oak Hill Cemetery.
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South - Pee
Kate Cunningham
Paason
Tom Clark
Liv Rence
Rey Fatson
Inent
Anade
Oak Hill Een
Business College notes and events at local campus
The Business College schedules a minor baseball event to raise funds for equipment, reports a $30 net from a pie social, and announces a Stenotypy class next week. Farewells, civil service exam news, and staff roles at the College National Bank are mentioned along with chapel plans and student social activities. Arthur Epley renews acquaintances. the college promotes practical training for farmers and office workers.
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Business College
Arthur Epley
Las Animas
Cole
Epley
Fred Brinkman
College National ‘Bank
Sylvester
C. P. Jenson
Charles ‘Gentry
J . Te
Business’ College
M. i
New Student Enrollment Tips Highlight First Week Start
The article notes that new students may enroll at any time but emphasizes the first week of the month as a guideline to begin. It mentions a musical program, refreshments of ice cream and cake, and that new classes are typically organized at that time.
Morning services and union hill service announced
A church calendar lists morning worship at 1030 and Bible school at 1130 with no evening services. The congregation will unite in the union service held on the Hill.
Holland Lends Money Large Dealings With Belligerents
Holland is described as a large tender to belligerents on both sides. Britain is cited for using cash payments via exchequer bills and Germany could not refuse similar terms. The piece notes Holland’s efforts to restrain credit, the impact of exchange rates, and new controls over payments and luxury imports, all curbing trade with Germany and Austria during wartime.
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Hague
Netherland
Holland
Britain
Germany
Berlin
Holand
Austria
Notland
Central Powers
Engineers to Convene in Manhattan For May Meet
Central states engineers will attend a convention in Manhattan from May 3 to 4, hosted by the Kansas State Agricultural College division of engineering. About 600 visiting engineers are expected, with delegates from nearly every Kansas city. The event also includes a meeting of the Central States Exhibitors' Association, comprising power plant and machinery manufacturers and sellers.
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Kani
National Association of Stationary Engineers
Central States
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College
Kansas
Lee
New German Aircraft Types Upend Front Rivalry in War
British correspondents report German machines, notably Albatross and Halberstadt models, match French and British designs in speed and climb. They boast 160–200 hp rotary engines, reach 14 000 to 20 000 feet, and a claimed 30 000 feet radius. Britain expands pilot training, aerobatics, and gunnery to stay ahead, with some new destroyer aircraft exceeding 150 mph.
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London
Halberstadt
Roland
Fokker
British Air Service
Desideratum
France
Gifted Sale of Specialty Items Targets Men and Consumers
An ad styled notice lists various products and services aimed at men and consumers. It mentions specialty salespeople at a Chicago address on Clarkson Street and references a Harold Smith spending the week in Kansas.
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Berette
W. Clarkson St
Chicago
Interned German Sailors Leave Philadelphia for Southern Detention Camps
Photo shows 750 German cruiser crew members including Kronprinz Wilhelm and Prinz Eitel Friedrich en route from the Philadelphia Navy Yard. They were moved by special trains to Atlanta for safekeeping at Stockade Fort McPherson and Fort Oglethorpe. Among them Lieut Berg and the prize crew that brought the raider Appam into Mameton Roads.
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Cetkina
Quaker City
Kronprinz
Wilhelm
Prinz Eitel Friederich
Atlanta
Hort Mcpherson
Fort Oclethorpe
Lieut
Berg
Appam
Mameton
Oads
Dutch Parliament Considers Fresh Mobilization Credit
The Hague March 31 Parliament is urged to approve a new mobilization credit of 50.8 million dollars to cover extraordinary military spending in the first half of the year. The request includes 8.8 million for artillery material as the Dutch army lags in modern warfare needs due to reliance on foreign suppliers. The text notes Holland faces insurmountable difficulties in obtaining urgently needed artillery during wartime. The final sentence appears stray.
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Hague
Netherlands
Holland
Hard Winter in London Tests War Time Rationing
London endures the harshest winter of the war with coal shortages biting all levels of society. Prices stay relatively stable, but dealers charge high rates as labor shortages hinder deliveries. People haul coal by foot, taxicabs, and even to schools, while railways stop heating cars and travelers layer up for cold journeys.
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London
Paris
Rome
Oaly
Knights Sanity On Monday Second Team
Fragmentary report notes the Knights with a second team prepared for an upcoming event on Monday. Readable names or places are not clear, but the item hints at a local sports or club activity and preparations by the Knights.
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